Alternative Dispute Resolution

Funding Description

Funds are used by local education agencies (LEAs) through the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to develop and test procedures, materials, and training to support alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in special education. Parent or guardians of students with disabilities, LEAs and SELPAs may utilize the ADR program to resolve disputes at the local level.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Local educational agencies

Required Eligibility Criteria

Local educational agencies (LEAs) participating for 2012-13 are eligible if they received a grant in the previous year based on a review of the amount expended. They are required to develop and participate in local alternative dispute resolution inside of their Special Education Local Plan Agencies (SELPA), and outside of their SELPA at the request of the California Department of Education (CDE). LEAs for 2012-13 will be granted funds based on CDE's selection.

Other Eligibility Considerations

Selected LEAs are required to collect, maintain, and provide data concerning ADR expenditures, training, and activities to the CDE.